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Beef sweet potato cottage cheese bowl with avocado, roasted sweet potatoes, and taco-seasoned ground beef in a white bowl

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  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Servings 4

Description

This beef sweet potato cottage cheese bowl is a viral high-protein dinner that’s sweet, savory, creamy, and spicy all in one bite. Made with roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, avocado, and a drizzle of hot honey, it’s the perfect 30-minute meal for busy weeknights. Packed with flavor and nutrients, this bowl is satisfying, customizable, and ideal for meal prep.


Ingredients

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  • 2 medium/large sweet potatocubed
  • 2 teaspoon olive or avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  •  teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound lean ground beefI like 90/10
  • 2-3 Tablespoons taco seasoningadjust to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons waterif needed
  • 1 cup cottage cheeseI like good culture
  • 1 avocadochopped
  • 4 teaspoons hot honey
  • hot sauce
  • pickled onions and/or hot and sweet jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated. Spread them out on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. For crispier results, you can use an air fryer instead.
  2. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Sauté until fully browned, about 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning and a splash of water, if needed, to keep the beef juicy and flavorful.
  3. To assemble your bowls, divide the roasted sweet potatoes into four servings. Top each with the seasoned ground beef, a generous scoop of cottage cheese, and fresh avocado chunks. Finish with a drizzle of hot honey and a splash of hot sauce, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Air Fryer Tip: For ultra-crispy sweet potatoes, cook them in the air fryer at 400°F for about 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
  • Beef Moisture Hack: If your ground beef looks dry after seasoning, stir in 1–2 tablespoons of water to keep it juicy and flavorful.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
  • Calories: 459kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 1488mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 33g
  • Cholesterol: 81mg